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PCU | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareGreenville, NCTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Greenville, NC
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Aug 29, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$56.11
Weekly
$2,020
Yearly (full-time)
$105,040
Start date
September 14, 2026

This job pays about $56.11/hour — 38% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in North Carolina ($40.56/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Travel Assignment in Greenville, North Carolina

Join a rewarding PCU RN travel job in Greenville, North Carolina, and bring your cardiac care expertise to a dynamic Progressive Care Unit. This 13-week travel nursing assignment supports a 64-bed intermediate and general care unit and offers the chance to work with a collaborative multidisciplinary healthcare team in eastern North Carolina.

Job Details

  • Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Step-Down / Telemetry Nursing
  • Setting: 64-bed flex unit with intermediate and general care patients
  • Location: Greenville, North Carolina
  • Assignment Length: 13 weeks
  • Shift: Night shift, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
  • Hours: 36 hours per week, typically 3 x 12-hour shifts
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,020 to $2,130
  • Start Date: September 14, 2026
  • Employment Type: Travel Nursing

Job Requirements

  • Active RN license in North Carolina or a compact state
  • Minimum 1 year of recent PCU, step-down, telemetry, or cardiac nursing experience
  • BLS and ACLS certification required
  • NIHSS certification required
  • Strong cardiac assessment skills and the ability to read and interpret telemetry strips
  • Experience with cardiac drips and titration preferred
  • EPIC experience preferred
  • Must pass an EKG exam prior to start as part of credentialing
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity acute care environment

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality nursing care for patients with cardiac and cardiovascular conditions
  • Monitor and assess patients with diagnoses such as NSTEMI, acute coronary syndrome, CHF, arrhythmias, and post-cardiac interventions
  • Support patients receiving cardiac drips, device management, and frequent cardiac evaluations
  • Collaborate with physicians, nursing assistants, and the care team to coordinate safe, effective patient care
  • Care for overflow medical patients, including those with diabetes, hypertension, pneumonia, sepsis, and GI bleeds
  • Respond to changing patient needs and escalate concerns appropriately
  • Contribute to a culture of teamwork, accountability, and patient-centered care

Apply now for this Greenville, NC travel nurse opportunity and join a supportive healthcare team in a growing eastern North Carolina community.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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